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'''John Edwards''' was a prominent [[Democratic Party|Democratic]] politician who served one term as the United States Senator from [[North Carolina]]. He was [[John Kerry]]'s Vice Presidential running mate during the [[2004 Presidential Election]]. He is known for his advocacy of [[liberal]] policies pitting rich against poor ([[class warfare]]). A contender for the 2008 [[Democratic Party|Democratic]] nomination for president, Edwards' reputation collapsed overnight with his admission that he had had an affair with documentarian Rielle Hunter. He denied fathering her child at the time, but in January, 2010, admitted he was a [[Lies|liar]]. <ref>[http://content.usatoday.com/communities/entertainment/post/2010/01/john-edwards-admits-fathering-child-bafta-nominations-tara-reid-gets-engaged/1 USA Today; John Edwards admits fathering child]</ref>
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'''John Edwards''' was a prominent [[Democratic Party|Democratic]] politician who served one term as the United States Senator from [[North Carolina]]. He was [[John Kerry]]'s Vice Presidential running mate during the [[2004 Presidential Election]]. He is known for his advocacy of [[liberal]] policies [[class warfare|pitting rich against poor]]. A contender for the 2008 [[Democratic Party|Democratic]] nomination for president, Edwards' reputation collapsed overnight with his admission that he had had an affair with [[documentary]] film-maker Rielle Hunter. He denied fathering her child at the time, but in January, 2010, admitted he was a [[Lies|liar]]. <ref>[http://content.usatoday.com/communities/entertainment/post/2010/01/john-edwards-admits-fathering-child-bafta-nominations-tara-reid-gets-engaged/1 USA Today; John Edwards admits fathering child]</ref>
    
===Early Life and Education===
 
===Early Life and Education===
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In 1977, he married Elizabeth Anania. Their son, Wade, was born in 1979 and daughter, Cate, in 1982. Following Wade's death in a car accident in 1996, the couple chose to have more children. Emma Claire was born 1998, and Jack was born in 2000
 
In 1977, he married Elizabeth Anania. Their son, Wade, was born in 1979 and daughter, Cate, in 1982. Following Wade's death in a car accident in 1996, the couple chose to have more children. Emma Claire was born 1998, and Jack was born in 2000
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In November of 2004, Elizabeth Edwards was diagnosed with breast cancer.  After undergoing treatment, the cancer seemed to have been eradicated.  At a March 22, 2007 press conference, Elizabeth announced that doctors had found her cancer had returned. The cancer was not curable but treatable and may have spread to one of her ribs and lungs.
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In November of 2004, Elizabeth Edwards was diagnosed with breast [[cancer]].  After undergoing treatment, the cancer seemed to have been eradicated.  At a March 22, 2007 press conference, Elizabeth announced that doctors had found her cancer had returned. The cancer was not curable but treatable and may have spread to one of her ribs and lungs.
    
===Private Sector===
 
===Private Sector===
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